Gargling Infections of the Respiratory Tract

[摘要] One of the leading causes of death worldwide is respiratory infection. The outbreaks of influenza and the Middle East respiratory syndromehave added to humanity's woes. Interventions such as mask use, social distancing, hand washing, and the use of personal protectiveequipment by health care professionals have reduced pathogen transmission from infected to healthy individuals. Another intervention isgargling, which is most commonly used by Japanese people to avoid respiratory infections. Gargling is effective in treating UpperRespiratory Infections (URTIs). URTI precedes lower respiratory tract infection; early intervention may prevent complications. The garglingagents in this review are divided into synthetic and natural gargling agents.

[学科分类] 药理学